How Private Boaters Can Learn to Row and Rescue
Guide school, swiftwater rescue classes and baseline safety gear: how private boaters get real rowing and rescue training without becoming commercial guides.
Sawyer Guide Styk vs. Guide Styk PRO: Which Raft Paddle Should You Buy?
Same blade, same lengths, same grip. The $30 difference is a carbon overwrap. Here's who needs it and who doesn't.
Sawyer MXS Oars: Blades, Add-Ons and Options Explained
DuraMax or DyneLite XD, breakdown or one-piece, counterbalance, extensions, oarlocks and Oar Snubbers. How to build the right MXS setup.
Oar Snubber: What It Is, Why to Run One, and Which Fits Your Sawyer Oar
An oar stop, a snub and a leash in one piece of gear. Here's what it does and how to pick the MXS, MXS-G or MXL-G.
Sawyer DIY Repair Kits: Fix and Refresh Your Paddles and Oars
Epoxy, varnish, Pro-Tips, rope wrap, Tite-Set buttons, blade swaps and oarlock shims. What each kit does and which one you need.
Made-to-Order Sawyer Paddles: How Long the Wait Really Is
Sawyer paddles are made to order: Sawyer quotes 1–2 weeks to prepare most orders plus ground transit, and through SOLWYRX plan on 2–8 weeks.
Gear Care 101: Making Your Boat and Oars Last
Cleaning, drying, storage and repairs for boats, oars and paddles.